U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% from October to December, 2.8% for full year 2024
Q4 growth came in below economists' expectations; the economy grew 2.8% during the year
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- January 30, 2025 January 30, 2025
- 09:13
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European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy
The ECB's benchmark rate sits at 2.75% now, as consumers fret about inflation and businesses navigate political risk
- By: David Mchugh, The Associated Press
- January 30, 2025 January 30, 2025
- 08:24
Legal challenges to capital gains tax changes aim to restore certainty to taxpayers
CRA is “trying to have it both ways,” legal counsel says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 29, 2025 January 30, 2025
- 16:16
Bridging receivership back in court next week
Court to hear arguments over competing claims on failed alternative fund manager's assets
- By: James Langton
- January 29, 2025 July 10, 2025
- 16:00
Fed hold rates steady amid ‘solid’ job market and ‘somewhat elevated’ inflation
The central bank said it is harder to gauge where inflation is headed, in part because of uncertainty around Trump's policies
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 29, 2025 January 29, 2025
- 14:31
U.S. securities class actions rose in 2024
AI-related filings rise; crypto cases fall, and are in doubt if regulation arrives
- By: James Langton
- January 29, 2025 January 29, 2025
- 13:50
EU banks face tricky stress test
Exercise will examine turmoil driven by geopolitics, trade uncertainty
- By: James Langton
- January 29, 2025 January 29, 2025
- 13:46
Viver to deliver group disability insurance online
Insurtech in B.C., Alberta and Ontario seeks licensing in 3 more provinces
- By: Jonathan Got
- January 29, 2025 January 29, 2025
- 13:38
Tech roundup: Wealthtech raises US$20M Series B funding
And, ATB Financial adopts Google AI
- By: Jonathan Got
- January 29, 2025 February 25, 2025
- 11:55
Experts say Canada-U.S. interest rate gap here to stay
The divergence in rates, one of the factors weighing on the Canadian dollar, could persist for the next decade
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- January 29, 2025 January 29, 2025
- 11:20
AIMCo cuts 19 employees, including DEI program lead
Decision comes after Alberta's Finance Minister fired the board of directors and CEO in November
- By: Jack Farrell, Canadian Press
- January 29, 2025 January 29, 2025
- 10:32
BoC cuts key rate by quarter point to 3% as tariffs threat looms
This is the central bank’s sixth consecutive cut since June
- By: Nick Murray, The Canadian Press
- January 29, 2025 January 29, 2025
- 10:13
Most Canadian business leaders support dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs: KPMG
Six in 10 businesses surveyed said they could withstand a prolonged trade war with the U.S.
- By: Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press
- January 29, 2025 April 10, 2025
- 10:10
AI names push stock markets higher on Friday
'Hot print' from Micron Technologies boosted enthusiasm for tech stocks, says portfolio manager
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 17:15
Wage growth slowing, ECB data shows
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:43
Bank of Japan hikes policy rate
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 09:38
Dramatic increase in Fintrac fines coming, but their effectiveness is less clear
The increase is part of an effort to beef up anti-money laundering measures
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2025 December 22, 2025
- 08:12
SEC sanctions Canadian over pump-and-dumps
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 15:39
Executive banned in failed real estate scheme
OSC forgoes monetary sanctions, amid bankruptcy, ongoing litigation
- By: James Langton
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 14:56
Impersonation scams threaten advisors and their clients
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
- By: IE Staff
- December 22, 2025 December 9, 2025
- 01:34
Industry moves: Michelle Connolly joins Q Wealth
Plus, Raymond James gains Richardson advisor, and promotions at BMO, CI GAM, Wellington-Altus and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 16:50
ASC extends safe harbour regime to climate-related disclosures
Provincial regulator can halt trading when misinformation circulates
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 10:47
Industry moves: Richardson Wealth, CIBC Wood Gundy and CI Assante score veteran teams
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- October 3, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 17:39
Industry moves: John MacIntyre named chair of TD Bank
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- August 4, 2025 August 1, 2025
- 00:33
Industry moves: Huston Loke leaves FSRA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- July 18, 2025 July 18, 2025
- 17:06
Investment fund sales, assets climbed in November: SIMA
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 19, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 11:58
Product roundup: Ardian brings evergreen PE fund to Canada
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 15, 2025 December 16, 2025
- 11:29
The ETF year in review
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record
- By: Rudy Luukko
- December 12, 2025 December 12, 2025
- 13:24